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Venice vs Milan

Italy vs Italy · 245 km apart

Venice

Italy

€866 ($942)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Milan

Italy

€938 ($1,019)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseVeniceMilanCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.22$9.92Venice
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$36.89$39.67Venice
Cappuccino$2.77$2.98Venice
Monthly groceries (single person)$209$225Venice
Monthly public transport pass$33.81$36.37Venice
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$89.15$95.87Venice
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$25.82$27.77Venice
Fitness club membership$25.82$27.77Venice
Cinema ticket$6.76$7.27Venice
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$470$515Venice
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$327$358Venice
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$981$1,074Venice
Total single-person budget$942$1,019Venice
Average net salary$2,544$2,736

Verdict

Venice is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Venice runs about $942 versus $1,019 in Milan — a difference of roughly 8%.

Salary-adjusted, Milan leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Venice  ·  Full cost of living in Milan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Venice cheaper than Milan?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $942 per month in Venice versus $1,019 in Milan — about 8% less.
How far is Venice from Milan?
The straight-line distance between Venice and Milan is approximately 245 km (152 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Venice or Milan?
The estimated average net salary is $2,544 in Venice and $2,736 in Milan. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,602 in Venice versus $1,717 in Milan per month.